Software Development Engineer III, AWS WorkSpaces Thin Client

Software Development Engineer III, AWS WorkSpaces Thin Client

We recently launched Amazon WorkSpaces Thin Client to reduce end-user computing costs and simplify the device logistics by shipping directly from Amazon fulfillment centers to end users or company locations.

Our vision is to allow customers to access all their desktops and applications from this Thin Client. We are looking for a senior software engineer to help us evolve this new product to realize the vision.

Key job responsibilities:

1. Translate functional and technical requirements into detailed architecture, design and extensible code.
2. Be an advocate of industry best-practices to produce reliable, fault-tolerant and dependable code.
3. Code and test complex system modules; develop and leverage frameworks to be effective and efficient.
4. Participate in architecture, design and code reviews to maintain our high development standards.
5. Mentor other engineers, defining our challenging technical culture, and helping to build a fast-growing team.

A day in the life:
A day in the life of a Software Development Engineer III on the AWS WorkSpaces Thin Client team is hands-on and focuses on leading a new multi-tiered project that has just launched. As a senior engineer, you will drive discussions with partners and product to bring perspective and guide the team on design decisions, code reviews, implementation, and project planning for current and future work influencing the product architecture with each decision.

About the team:
We value our diverse team, in tenure, gender, and background. Come join our start-up culture, work fast and smart, while adapting and iterating quickly. We are looking for someone who is ready to roll-up their sleeves and join a tightly-knit team that is tackling a very interesting and challenging opportunity. Our team puts a high value on work-life harmony. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find the harmony that brings you happiness and fulfillment.

Minimum qualifications:

1. 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
2. 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience.
3. 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience.
4. Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team.
5. 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience.
6. Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit Amazon Disability Accommodation .

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $151,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit Amazon Employee Benefits .

This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.